Each part focuses on a single topic, building from sentence structure and mechanics to writing, revising, and proper formatting. Students also learn how to write a research paper in the MLA and APA styles. Practice exercises provide immediate application, and "Special Tips" throughout indicate common errors, explain confusing points, and offer helpful hints. The Essentials of English includes eight parts, an answer key, and an index.
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Focused on developing essential writing skills for academic success, this five-level series guides English language students through various writing topics, from sentence construction to research paper composition. Each level encompasses the entire writing process, including prewriting and revision, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of effective writing techniques.
Longman Academic Writing Series 2: Paragraphs SB w/App, Online Practice & Digital Resources
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Focusing on essential writing skills, this series guides English language students through the entire writing process, from composing sentences to crafting research papers. Spanning five levels, it addresses various writing topics and emphasizes prewriting and revision techniques, ensuring students develop the necessary skills for academic success.
Introduction to Academic Writing helps students to master the standard organisational patterns of the paragraph and the basic concepts of essay writing. It integrates the study of rhetorical patterns and the writing process with extensive practice in sentence structure and mechanics. CriterionSM Publisher's Version, available with levels 3, provides instant online feedback on student writing. Students simply submit their writing. Students simply submit their writing online and instantly receive personalized feedback on: Grammar, Usage, Style, Mechanics, Organization and Development (essays only). Teachers save time correcting drafts.
First Steps in Academic Writing (The Longman Academic Writing Series, Level 2)
- 229 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The Longman Academic Writing series is the essential course to prepare students for academic success
Longman Academic Writing Series 3: Paragrahs to Essays SB w/App, Online Practice & Digital Resources
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Focusing on essential writing skills for academic success, this five-level series guides English language students from basic sentence composition to advanced research paper writing. Each level thoroughly addresses the entire writing process, including prewriting, drafting, and revision, ensuring comprehensive development of students' writing abilities.
Now in its fourth edition, "Writing Academic English," by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue, is the essential writing text to prepare high-intermediate and advanced college or college-bound English language learners for academic success. Features A step-by-step approach guides students through the process of writing paragraphs and essays. Clear models and varied practice help students to develop confidence and a mature writing style. Examples with academic content prime students for college work. Appendices offer easy reference for key writing, grammar, and research information. New to the Fourth Edition - A chapter dedicated to each pattern of essay organization - A chapter on argumentation and using material from outside sources- Thought-provoking readings from authentic sources- An expanded chapter on summary and paraphrase Instruction in the basics of research and documentation.The Longman Academic Writing Series also includes: Level 1 "Fundamentals of Academic Writing" Level 2 "First Steps in Academic Writing, " Second Edition Level 3 "Introduction to Academic Writing, " Third Edition